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salima namusobya

@salima_sn

Human Rights Advocate

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We are convening a validation meeting for a study on Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) in Africa. This study explores how laws, policies, and practices impact adolescents' access to SRHR and evaluates them through the lens of children's rights

We are convening a validation meeting for a study on Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) in Africa. 

This study explores how laws, policies, and practices impact adolescents' access to SRHR and evaluates them through the lens of children's rights
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Teen pregnancy remains high in Africa, with over 25% of girls giving birth by age 18. At the validation meeting Dr. Robert Nanima, Member of the ACERWC stressed the urgency of putting adolescents at the center of SRHR laws and policies. The study under review draws from Article

Teen pregnancy remains high in Africa, with over 25% of girls giving birth by age 18.

At the validation meeting Dr. <a href="/RobertNanima/">Robert Nanima</a>, Member of the ACERWC stressed the urgency of putting adolescents at the center of SRHR laws and policies.

The study under review draws from Article
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At today's validation event on the Guiding Principles of Children’s Rights & Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (ASRH), stakeholders shared key recommendations to strengthen policy and practice: ▶️ Harmonize age of consent laws ▶️ Ensure meaningful child

At today's validation event on the Guiding Principles of Children’s Rights &amp; Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (ASRH), stakeholders shared key recommendations to strengthen policy and practice:

▶️ Harmonize age of consent laws
▶️ Ensure meaningful child
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Will you attend the Reproductive Health Network Kenya next week in Mombasa? Join the side session by the Center for Reproductive Rights Africa on "Enhancing Bodily Autonomy" | Side Event at #RHNK Mombasa 🗓️ June 25, 2025 Join us for a bold conversation on bodily autonomy—centering youth voices, challenging harmful norms, and

Will you attend the <a href="/rhnkorg/">Reproductive Health Network Kenya</a> next week in Mombasa?

Join the side session by the <a href="/ReproRightsAFR/">Center for Reproductive Rights Africa</a> on "Enhancing Bodily Autonomy" | Side Event at #RHNK Mombasa 🗓️ June 25, 2025
Join us for a bold conversation on bodily autonomy—centering youth voices, challenging harmful norms, and
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At the 8th RHNK Pan-African Adolescent & Youth SRHR Conference, join this high-level panel as experts explore the cost of SRHR misinformation and what it takes to defend adolescent rights amid growing anti-rights movements. 📅 Wednesday, 25 June 🕚 11:40–13:10 EAT 📍 Baraza Hall

At the 8th RHNK Pan-African Adolescent &amp; Youth SRHR Conference, join this high-level panel as experts explore the cost of SRHR misinformation and what it takes to defend adolescent rights amid growing anti-rights movements.

📅 Wednesday, 25 June
🕚 11:40–13:10 EAT
📍 Baraza Hall
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Are you ready for the #RHNKConference2025 tomorrow? Get ready and ensure you have all your terminology in order. Save this infographic for reference and follow up for more information on this conference.

Are you ready for the #RHNKConference2025 tomorrow?

Get ready and ensure you have all your terminology in order. Save this infographic for reference and follow up for more information on this conference.
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The energy is high at the 8th RHNK AYSRHR Pan-African Conference 2025 and the youth are ready to lead the movement for reproductive justice across Africa Don’t miss the Center for Reproductive Rights' side event on bodily autonomy and our panel discussion on the cost of SRHR

The energy is high at the 8th RHNK AYSRHR Pan-African Conference 2025 and the youth are ready to lead the movement for reproductive justice across Africa

Don’t miss the Center for Reproductive Rights' side event on bodily autonomy and our panel discussion on the cost of SRHR
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“Africa’s adolescents and youth deserve more than promises - they deserve action.” At the 8th #RHNK AYSRHR Pan-African Conference, salima namusobya reaffirmed the Center for Reproductive Rights’ commitment to advancing bodily autonomy, fighting regressive laws, and centering youth

“Africa’s adolescents and youth deserve more than promises - they deserve action.”
At the 8th #RHNK AYSRHR Pan-African Conference, <a href="/Salima_SN/">salima namusobya</a> reaffirmed the Center for Reproductive Rights’ commitment to advancing bodily autonomy, fighting regressive laws, and centering youth
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"You are not just beneficiaries, but rights holders. You are the movement." At the 8th #RHNK AYSRHR Pan-African Conference, salima namusobya reminded us that young people are not on the sidelines — they’re leading the charge for sexual and reproductive rights across Africa. From

"You are not just beneficiaries, but rights holders. You are the movement."
At the 8th #RHNK AYSRHR Pan-African Conference, <a href="/Salima_SN/">salima namusobya</a> reminded us that young people are not on the sidelines — they’re leading the charge for sexual and reproductive rights across Africa.

From
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Our Executive Director, MUTESI MIRIAM will participate in a panel discussion at the #RHNKPanAfricanConference. Join us as we tackle "The Cost of Misinformation: Defending Adolescent SRHR Amidst the Anti-Rights Movement." #RHNKConference2025 🗓 Date: 25th June 2025 📍:Mombasa

Our Executive Director, <a href="/MutesiMiriam2/">MUTESI MIRIAM</a> will participate in a panel discussion at the #RHNKPanAfricanConference. Join us as we tackle "The Cost of Misinformation: Defending Adolescent SRHR Amidst the Anti-Rights Movement." #RHNKConference2025 
🗓 Date: 25th June 2025  
📍:Mombasa
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Happening right now at #RHNKConference2025. Adolescents and young people may be able to access information online, but are not able to access services as a result of systemic barriers. #RHNKPanAfricanConference

Happening right now at #RHNKConference2025. Adolescents and young people may be able to access information online, but are not able to access services as a result of systemic barriers. #RHNKPanAfricanConference
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Happening Now – Day 2 of the Reproductive Health Network Kenya Pan-African AYSRHR Conference. The ongoing panel discussion is focused on the cost of misinformation in sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR). Key points being addressed include: •⁠ ⁠How misinformation and disinformation

Happening Now – Day 2 of the <a href="/rhnkorg/">Reproductive Health Network Kenya</a> Pan-African AYSRHR Conference.

The ongoing panel discussion is focused on the cost of misinformation in sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR). 

Key points being addressed include:

•⁠  ⁠How misinformation and disinformation
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🔊 Don’t miss the Accelerate Panel at #RHNKConference2025 Topic: Integrating Sexual and Reproductive Health and Gender-Based Violence - Lessons Learned from 13 Kenyan Counties Join visionary leaders who are driving meaningful change in SRHR and GBV across Kenya. This is your

🔊 Don’t miss the Accelerate Panel at #RHNKConference2025

Topic: Integrating Sexual and Reproductive Health and Gender-Based Violence - Lessons Learned from 13 Kenyan Counties

Join visionary leaders who are driving meaningful change in SRHR and GBV across Kenya.

This is your
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In Uganda, 22% of adolescent girls drop out of school due to pregnancy, and only 8% ever return to complete their education locking them into cycles of poverty and disadvantage they did not choose. Following the national stakeholders dialogue, convened by ISER Uganda on 18 June

In Uganda, 22% of adolescent girls drop out of school due to pregnancy, and only 8% ever return to complete their education locking them into cycles of poverty and disadvantage they did not choose.

Following the national stakeholders dialogue, convened by <a href="/ISERUganda/">ISER Uganda</a> on 18 June
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Kenya's Ministry of Health (Ministry of Health ) in 2012 developed a policy document, “Standards and Guidelines for Reducing Morbidity and Mortality from Unsafe Abortion in Kenya,” guiding health care providers on when and how they could provide safe and legal abortion and post-abortion

Kenya's Ministry of Health (<a href="/MOH_Kenya/">Ministry of Health</a> ) in 2012 developed a policy document, “Standards and Guidelines for Reducing Morbidity and Mortality from Unsafe Abortion in Kenya,” guiding health care providers on when and how they could provide safe and legal abortion and post-abortion
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The Kenyan Constitution guarantees access to abortion care when a woman’s health or life is at risk, a fact salima namusobya continues to affirm. Still, the system failed JMM. Stigma and a lack of post-abortion care after an unsafe procedure led to her death. A preventable tragedy.

The Kenyan Constitution guarantees access to abortion care when a woman’s health or life is at risk, a fact <a href="/Salima_SN/">salima namusobya</a> continues to affirm.

Still, the system failed JMM.
Stigma and a lack of post-abortion care after an unsafe procedure led to her death.
A preventable tragedy.
Center for Reproductive Rights Africa (@reprorightsafr) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Every day is the right day to stand for reproductive rights Because dignity, freedom, and choice should never be denied—no matter where you are.

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We did it! 💪🏾🏁 Team CRR showed up and showed out at the Nairobi City Marathon—running for health, rights, and a future where everyone can thrive. #NairobiCityMarathon #WeloveNairobi

We did it! 💪🏾🏁

Team CRR showed up and showed out at the Nairobi City Marathon—running for health, rights, and a future where everyone can thrive. 

#NairobiCityMarathon  
#WeloveNairobi
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Every step we took was a stand for justice. 💪🏾 Our placards carried the message loud and clear: reproductive rights are not optional—they are fundamental human rights. The movement doesn’t stop at the marathon. It continues until everyone’s rights are respected.

Every step we took was a stand for justice. 💪🏾

Our placards carried the message loud and clear: reproductive rights are not optional—they are fundamental human rights.

The movement doesn’t stop at the marathon. It continues until everyone’s rights are respected.
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📢 HISTORIC COURT WIN FOR SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE IN NIGERIA! In June 2025, the High Court of Nigeria delivered a first-of-its-kind ruling expanding access to abortion for survivors of sexual violence. The court declared that pregnancy resulting from rape or defilement

📢 HISTORIC COURT WIN FOR SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE IN NIGERIA!

In June 2025, the High Court of Nigeria delivered a first-of-its-kind ruling expanding access to abortion for survivors of sexual violence.

The court declared that pregnancy resulting from rape or defilement